Resource Portal | OGR Legal

Business laws and regulations of Bangladesh

Finance Law

Bangladesh Bank introduces new rules for investment in Alternative Investment Fund by banks

Through DOS Circular No. 02 dated 24 November, 2015, Bangladesh Bank introduces the new rules.

The rules applicable to investment in non-listed special purpose fund/funds (Special Purpose Vehicle, Alternative Investment Fund or similar, stated as such fund(s) henceforth) which are registered with Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC).

According to the rules, scheduled banks will abide by the following conditions while investing in the above mentioned fund(s) –

1) The total investment in such fund(s) made by any scheduled bank shall be limited up to Tk. 2 (Two) billion. [Read more…] about Bangladesh Bank introduces new rules for investment in Alternative Investment Fund by banks

DSE and CSE introduced new Listing Regulations

Country’s two Stock Exchanges recently introduced new listing regulations. The new regulation will be known as Dhaka Stock Exchange (Listing) Regulations, 2015 and Chittagong Stock Exchange (Listing) Regulations, 2015.

Both the regulations of (DSE and CSE) have almost similar terms and conditions. Under the new regulations, any public offer must be approved by the Exchange first. Exchange will review the application and may require additional disclosure, information, documents, certification or clarification. Once satisfied, the Exchange will submit its recommendation to Bangladesh Security Exchange Commission for their approval.

[Read more…] about DSE and CSE introduced new Listing Regulations

Bangladesh gets its first Private Equity, Venture Capital financing regulations

Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) by a notification on June 22, 2015 introduced the regulation. Previously there was no regulation regarding Private Equity and Venture Capital financing in Bangladesh. The rules called Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (Alternative Investment) Rules, 2015 (the Rules) became effective from June 22, 2015.

The rules cover private equity fund and venture capital fund which will be operated by a fund manager through a registered trust. The fund manager and the trustee must be registered with the BSEC.

[Read more…] about Bangladesh gets its first Private Equity, Venture Capital financing regulations